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DONN® DX®/DXL™ Acoustical Suspension System
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Maximum economy, simplicity, and access.This ceiling suspension system is an exposed-grid system that has a hot-dipped galvanized steel body. It can be used for both general and fire-rated applications. Many of the DX/DXL components are available with High Recycled Content (HRC).
As the most widely used acoustical suspension system available, the DONN DX/DXL Ceiling Suspension System offers appropriate load-carrying capacities for acoustical panels, light fixtures and air distribution elements. Its components can be used in both general and fire-rated applications; its galvanized steel body inhibits rust.
Many of the components are available with High Recycled Content (HRC). HRC Suspension Components are classified as containing over fifty percent total recycled content. Total recycled content is based on product composition of post-consumer and pre-consumer (post-industrial) recycled content per FTC guidelines.
Patented Quick-Release™ cross tees are easy to remove without tools, decreasing renovation costs. Override-ends resist twisting and give a professionally finished look without exposed steel edges.
Locking tee ends provide pull-out tension values in excess of 200 lbs. Main tees are punched with cross tee holes and hanger wire holes at 6" o.c. with convenience holes at 2" o.c., providing maximum installation flexibility. Note: The DONN DX/DXL Ceiling Suspension System includes a DX422 cross tee that is not fire-rated. Using it results in a system that is not fire-rated.
The system features more than 80 UL designs (up to 3 hours), and it meets or exceeds all national code requirements, including seismic. An extensive color selection coordinates with USG ceiling panels.
Lifetime limited warranty when used with USG ceiling panels.
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DONN® Suspension Systems Brochure - AC3163
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Seismic Certification of Performance (English) - AC3235
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Seismic Certification of Performance (Spanish) - AC3235SP
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ICC Evaluation Services Report - 1222
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Los Angeles Research Evaluation Report - 25764
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DONN® Suspended Ceiling Installation Guide - R38
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DONN® Suspension System DX®/DXL MSDS (English) 42-100-003
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DONN® Suspension System DX®/DXL MSDS (French) 42-100-003
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DONN® Suspension System DX®/DXL MSDS (Spanish) 42-100-003
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Ceiling Systems Catalog - SC2000
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Ceiling Systems Catalog Supplement - SC2000A
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DONN® Suspension Systems System Catalog - SA904
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DONN® Ceilings Warranty - SC2102
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Installation
Q: How is the spacing of wire hangers determined for fire-rated assemblies?
A: All systems must be installed and tested in compliance with ASTM C636.
Q: What is the best way to suspend a ceiling system beneath an existing grid system?
A: What is the best way to suspend a ceiling system beneath an existing grid system?
Q: Do you mechanically attach the SHEETROCK® Brand Liner Panels to the USG H studs?
A: No. The panels just slide into place.
Q: What gauge hanger wire is needed to install grid?
A: For residential installation 18-gauge wire is required. For commercial installation 12-gauge wire is required.
Q: How do you take main tees apart without a tool?
A: Facing the main tee splice place your left hand near the left side of the splice and right hand near the right side of the splice. Using a shearing motion, push with your left hand and pull with your right hand. This disconnects the main tee splice. Be sure to straighten the end tabs before attempting to reconnect.
Q: How do you remove cross tees without a tool?
A: To remove a cross tee, push up on the main tee with your thumbs (where the cross tee is connected) and rotate it until the cross tee pops up and out of the slot.
Q: How far apart should hanger wires be spaced when installing grid?
A: Hanger wires should be spaced between 4' and 6' depending on how much load the grid will carry. Hanger wires that are spaced closer allow the system to carry heavier loads.
Performance
Q: What is the warranty for a system, that uses USG tile and grid together?
A: There is a lifetime warranty on any ceiling system that is used in conjunction with our tile and grid. All grid is lifetime when used with USG tile, however not all tile is lifetime when used with USG grid. See complete warranty for details.
Q: What are the best grids to use in an area that is accessible to moisture?
A: DONN ® AX™ or ZXLA™.
Q: Which grid is the best grid to use in a Clean Room environment?
A: DONN® CE is the best grid for a Clean Room environment.
Q: What is the standard warranty of grid?
A: Ten years. See complete warranty for details.
Technical
Q: How is the load test data collected for ceiling grid?
A: Load data and spans are based on simple span tests in accordance with ASTM C635, with a deflection limitation of L/360.
Q: When installing grid, what is the minimum clearance needed from the overhead structure?
A: Minimum clearance is 3", which allows ceiling tiles to be inserted and removed freely
Additional Resources
Quick Facts
- Fire Rated
- Fire Class A
- Colors:
- Plated Chrome 066,
- Spruce 567,
- Sandstone 090,
- Blue Grey 564,
- Redwood 566,
- Nectar 546,
- Straw 143,
- Tuscany 2663,
- Taupe 107,
- Silvertone 052,
- Plated Brass 065,
- Flat White 050,
- Azure 2660,
- Charcoal 534,
- Squash 2661,
- Silver Satin 002,
- Breeze 2659,
- Halo 206,
- Slate 568,
- Flat Black 205,
- Donn White 04,
- Safari 2662,
- Manila 246,
- Beige 142,
- Parchment 103,
- White,
- Sienna 565,
- Quartz 082,
- Sorbet 2658,
- Mist 053
- 65% Recycled
